Nova Scotia Beaches Closed Due to High Bacteria

Nova Scotia Parks has issued swim advisories for Rainbow Haven Beach and Lawrencetown Beach, cautioning the public to avoid swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Tests conducted Friday morning revealed that enterococci, a type of bacteria found in saltwater, exceeded the acceptable limits set by the Department of Environment and Climate Change.

Paul D'Eon of the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service stated that the advisory will remain in place throughout Saturday and Sunday. "Hopefully Monday they will test better and we will reopen the beach and the advisory will be lifted," he said. While the beaches remain open for shoreline activities, lifeguards will be focused on educating visitors about the risks of entering the water.

For those seeking safe swimming options this weekend, beaches such as Martinique, Queensland, and Bayswater have been tested and found to have normal bacteria levels. These locations are open and deemed safe for recreational water activities.